9:4-6
There is a special restriction put on, namely they were not to eat meat that still has its lifeblood in it. This prohibition would be further elaborated on in the Law. There is perhaps a looking forward to the sacrifice of Jesus, and John 6 where Jesus speaks, metaphorically, of eating of Him. Both animals and men will be called to give an account for taking the life of a man or woman. Note that animals have a responsibility here. Verse 6 emphasises the seriousness of taking another person’s life. It can also be seen as justifying the death penalty.
9:7
There is yet another repeat of the instruction to increase and multiply. Man is meant to rule the earth, not in a domineering or exploitative way, but as one tending a garden for someone else. It is clear that this instruction is very important to God. The attitude of some environmentalists, especially the lunatic fringe, but not limited to them, is directly against the God given mandate and purpose.
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